Strategic Energy Project Manager

Transmission & Distribution World; Illinois; On-site; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

401(k) match and company contribution

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a Project Manager to lead and support transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and IT projects across multiple teams. The role involves managing scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance, with potential extended hours during storms or emergencies.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or business) and 2–4 years of PM experience, plus strong leadership and communication skills. Competitive benefits, and a bonus program are offered.

Qualifications

• For construction project management: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 2 - 4 years relevant project management or related experience, OR in lieu of degree, High School Diploma and 3 - 6 years of relevant project management or related experience
• For non-construction project management: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field and 2 - 4 years relevant project management or related experience, OR in lieu of degree, High School Diploma and 3 - 6 years relevant project management or related experience
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader including the ability to handle conflicting priorities in a multi-task environment
• Demonstrated leadership, communications and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies including technology and performance
• Demonstrated strong judgment and time management skills
• Demonstrated project management skills, writing skills and PC skills including Work, Excel, Access, Power Point, Project, Passport
• Valid driver's license and access to an automobile

Responsibilities

• Lead or support project and program performance for multiple projects and programs across transmission, substation, distribution, gas, IT and initiatives
• Manage or support scope, schedule, budget and safety performance; develop recovery plans to stay within limits
• Coordinate with external/internal stakeholders to align requirements
• Form effective working relationships with team members, line managers and contract service providers
• Act as primary communicator with sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues for leading projects
• Coach and lead team members to ensure responsibilities are understood
• Identify and obtain project resources with assistance from management and ensure all resources are identified and obtained

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Time management

Risk management

Team coaching

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field

High School Diploma with experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Project

Passport

Job description

Exelon is seeking a Project Manager to lead and support transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and IT projects across multiple teams. The role involves managing scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance, with potential extended hours during storms or emergencies.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or business) and 2–4 years of PM experience, plus strong leadership and communication skills. Competitive benefits, and a bonus program are offered.